USWD LEADER TOOLBOX

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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To preserve the privacy and security of our Community Network, links to the CN are not posted on publicly available websites; Toolbox links are available at http://www.lllusa.org/uswds/resources/cnlinkstoolbox.htm (password required).

Welcome Letter

Table of contents in MS Word format

Table of contents in Adobe PDF format

1. SUPPORT

1.1. USWD Staff Support Team http://www.lllusa.org/admin/USWDdirectory.html (Needs password.)

1.2. Using Support Resources [Using Support Resources.doc]

1.3. USWD eCONNECT Newsletter http://www.lllusa.org/USWD/ECONNECT/index.html

2. TEAMWORK

2.1. Making Your TEAM Work [Making Your TEAM Work.doc]

2.2. TEAM Responsibilities and Jobs [TEAM Jobs.doc]

2.2.1. Draft ACL Job Description [ACL Job Description.doc]

2.2.2. Draft CLA Job Description [CLA Job Description.doc]

2.2.3. Draft AFC Job Description [AFC Job Description.doc]

2.2.4. Draft APL Job Description [APL Job Description.doc]

2.2.5. Draft ACE Job Description [ACE Job Description.doc]

2.2.6. Draft ACC/ALLE Job Description [ACC-ALLE job description.doc]

2.2.7. Draft CSC Job Description [CSC Job Description.doc]

2.2.8. When a New CSI Joins the Area [When CSI Joins Area.doc]

2.3. Pulling Together as a TEAM [Pulling Together.doc]

3. COMMUNICATIONS

3.1. Guidelines for Skillful Communications [Conversation_Guidelines.doc]

3.2. Handling Conflicts

3.2.1. Resolving Conflicts Respectfully [Resolving Conflicts.doc]

3.2.2. Conflict Management Flow Chart [Conflict Flow Chart.doc]

3.2.3. CSIs as Conflict Mediators [CSIs as Mediators.doc]

3.2.4. Conversation Guidelines [Conversation_Guidelines.doc]

3.2.5. The Ladder of Inference [Ladder of Inference.doc]

3.3. Storytelling in LLL [Storytelling.doc]

3.4. Active Listening Skills [Active Listening.doc]

3.5. Communications Skills Sessions

3.5.1. How Communications Skills Can Help [How CS Can Help.doc]

3.5.2. Communications Skills Session Listing [CS Sessions.doc]

3.5.3. Sample CS Session Intro Letter [CS Session Intro.doc]

3.5.4. CS Session Publicity Flyer [CS Flyer.pdf]

3.5.5. CS Session Flyer for Leaders & LAs [CS Flyer Leader.doc]

3.6. Written Communications

3.6.1. LLLI Style Sheet http://www.lllusa.org/ed/style_sheet.htm (Needs password.)

3.6.2. Document Review [Document Review.doc]

3.7. Online Communications

3.7.1. LEAVEN Articles http://www.lalecheleague.org/llleaderweb/LV/lllonline.html

4. MEETINGS

4.1. Importance of Face-to-face Meetings [Face-to-face Meetings.doc]

4.2. Balancing Fun and Work [Balancing Fun and Work.doc]

4.3. Special Meeting Types – Appreciative Inquiry (AI), Open Space Technology (OST), World Café (WC) Meetings

4.3.1. Special Meeting Types (AI/OST/WC) Overview [Special Meetings Overview.doc]

4.3.2. Appreciative Inquiry Information http://appreciativeinquiry.case.edu

4.3.3. Open Space Technology Information http://www.openspaceworld.com

4.3.4. What is Open Space Technology? [Open Space Technology.doc]

4.3.5. 27 Snappy Definitions of Open Space Technology [Definitions of OST.doc]

4.3.6. World Café Information http://www.theworldcafe.com

4.4. Meetings in Cyberspace [Meetings in Cyberspace.doc]

4.4.1. LEAVEN Article: “Key Functions of Effective Meeting Facilitators”
http://www.lalecheleague.org/llleaderweb/LV/index-date0004.html

4.5. Sample Meeting Session Evaluation Tool [Sample Session Eval.doc]

5. ADMINISTRATION

5.1. LLLI By-laws http://www.lalecheleague.org/bylaws.html

5.2. Policies and Standing Rules http://www.lalecheleague.org/llleaderweb/FIN/PSR.html (Needs password.)

5.3.USWD Agreements for Implementing LLLI Policies [LLLI Policies for USWD.doc]

5.4. Leader-to-Leader Accountability (Article to be written)

5.5. Funding USWD Support [Funding USWD Support.doc]

5.5.1. USWD Fees [USWD Fees.doc]

6. DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION

6.1. LEADER DEPARTMENT

6.2. LEADER ACCREDITATION DEPARTMENT

6.3. FINANCES DEPARTMENT

6.4. PROFESSIONAL LIAISON DEPARTMENT

6.5. EVENTS DEPARTMENT

6.5.1. USWD ACE Directory [ACE Directory.doc]

6.5.2. Events Planning Process/Resources [Event Planning.doc]

6.5.3. Program Planning Ideas [Program Planning.doc]

6.5.4. Events Forms http://www.lllusa.org/uswds/resources/cnlinkstoolbox.htm (Needs password.)

6.5.5. 1099-Misc for Speakers [IRS Requirements Speakers.doc]

6.5.6. ACE Support [ACE Support Resources.doc]

6.5.7. ACE Hi! Newsletters http://www.lllusa.org/uswds/resources/cnlinkstoolbox.htm (Needs password.)

6.6. COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT

6.7. COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS DEPARTMENT

6.7.1. Working with Prospective Communications Skills Instructors [Working with PCSIs.doc]

7. ACT SUGGESTED REFERENCES [USWD Suggested Reading.doc]